2021 US Code
Title 45 - Railroads
Chapter 16 - Regional Rail Reorganization
Subchapter VII - Protection of Employees
Sec. 797k - Factfinding panel

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Citation 45 U.S.C. § 797k (2021)
Section Name §797k. Factfinding panel
Section Text (a) Purpose

The Corporation shall enter into collective bargaining agreements with its employees which provide for the establishment of one or more advisory factfinding panels, chaired by a neutral expert in industrial relations, for purposes of recommending changes in operating practices and procedures which result in greater productivity to the maximum extent practicable.

(b) National Mediation Board

The National Mediation Board shall appoint public members to any panel established by an agreement entered into under this subparagraph, and shall perform such functions contained in the agreement as are consistent with the duties of such Board under the Railway Labor Act [45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.].

(c) Other functions

The factfinding panel may, before making its report to the parties, provide mediation, conciliation, and other assistance to the parties.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 93–236, title VII, §712, as added Pub. L. 97–35, title XI, §1143(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 668.)


Editorial Notes EDITORIAL NOTES REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Railway Labor Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act May 20, 1926, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 8 (§151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 151 of this title and Tables.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 45 - RAILROADS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 45 - RAILROADS
CHAPTER 16 - REGIONAL RAIL REORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER VII - PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES
Sec. 797k - Factfinding panel
Contains section 797k
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 44 Stat. 577
95 Stat. 668
Public Law References Public Law 93-236, Public Law 97-35
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